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SI Reporter

The Business Standard's Smart Investor (SI) reports focus on in-depth analysis and timely news concerning strategic investment trends, business deals, and financial manoeuvres within the corporate world.

The Business Standard's Smart Investor (SI) reports focus on in-depth analysis and timely news concerning strategic investment trends, business deals, and financial manoeuvres within the corporate world.

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Stock Market Close: Sensex sinks 1,690 pts, Nifty at 22,820 on uncertainty over US-Iran talks

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Friday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 2.24 per cent and 1.88 per cent down, respectively.

Stock Market Close: Sensex sinks 1,690 pts, Nifty at 22,820 on uncertainty over US-Iran talks
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 3:46 PM IST

India VIX rises 9% amid West Asia jitters; up 90% since February 27

Since February 27, 2025, when the war initiated, India VIX has spiked over 90 per cent

India VIX rises 9% amid West Asia jitters; up 90% since February 27
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 12:58 PM IST

HCLTech, TCS, Wipro: Nifty IT gains 1% in weak market as rupee falls

In the morning deals, the domestic currency hit a new low at 96.16 against the US dollar

HCLTech, TCS, Wipro: Nifty IT gains 1% in weak market as rupee falls
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 11:18 AM IST

Crypto extends losses amid macro-driven selloff; Bitcoin slips near $68k

Analysts believe that steady inflows into Bitcoin-linked investment products signal underlying demand, suggesting corrections may attract long-term capital despite near-term volatility

Crypto extends losses amid macro-driven selloff; Bitcoin slips near $68k
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 11:12 AM IST

Acme Solar gains 7% in trade; Centrum initiates with 'Buy', sees 16% upside

Brokerage firm Centrum Broking has initiated coverage on Acme Solar with a 'Buy' rating, citing that the company represents a high-growth renewable IPP play

Acme Solar gains 7% in trade; Centrum initiates with 'Buy', sees 16% upside
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 10:20 AM IST

IOC, BPCL, HPCL shares react as govt trims excise duty on petrol, diesel

The government has reduced the excise duties on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre each, bringing them down to ₹3 per litre of petrol and zero per litre of diesel

IOC, BPCL, HPCL shares react as govt trims excise duty on petrol, diesel
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 10:18 AM IST

Geojit sees recovery ahead for Tata Elxsi; upgrades to Buy, pegs 22% upside

Geojit believes Tata Elxsi is entering a recovery phase, led by strong growth in its transportation segment

Geojit sees recovery ahead for Tata Elxsi; upgrades to Buy, pegs 22% upside
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 9:09 AM IST

Dividend, bonus, stock-split: TVS Holdings, 8 others go ex-date next week

Here is the complete list of stocks that will remain in focus next week as they go ex-date following their corporate announcements, such as dividends, bonus issues, rights issue, and stock-split

Dividend, bonus, stock-split: TVS Holdings, 8 others go ex-date next week
Updated On : 27 Mar 2026 | 8:10 AM IST

Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE closed today, March 26, for Ram Navami

Stock market holiday: Regular market activity is scheduled to resume on Friday, March 27

Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE closed today, March 26, for Ram Navami
Updated On : 26 Mar 2026 | 10:43 AM IST

Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE will remain shut on Mar 26 for Ram Navami

Stock market holiday: Trading and settlement activities across the equity, equity derivatives, and Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) segments will be suspended on both exchanges

Stock market holiday: BSE, NSE will remain shut on Mar 26 for Ram Navami
Updated On : 26 Mar 2026 | 7:28 AM IST

Stock Market Close: Sensex soars 1,205 pts, Nifty ends at 23,306 on West Asia de-escalation hopes

Sensex Today | Stock Market Highlights, Wednesday: In the broader markets, both the Nifty MidCap and the Nifty SmallCap ended 2.30 per cent and 2.59 per cent higher, respectively

Stock Market Close: Sensex soars 1,205 pts, Nifty ends at 23,306 on West Asia de-escalation hopes
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 3:58 PM IST

Larsen & Toubro shares jump 4% on securing significant Assam water project

L&T has secured a significant order for its water and effluent treatment (WET) business from the Guwahati Metropolitan Drinking Water & Sewage Board for a water management project in Assam

Larsen & Toubro shares jump 4% on securing significant Assam water project
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 2:43 PM IST

Crude falls below $100/bbl; OMCs rise up to 3%, upstream stocks mixed

Brent crude oil prices cooled off on reports that the US is seeking a month-long ceasefire in its war on Iran, and had sent a 15-point plan to Iran for discussion

Crude falls below $100/bbl; OMCs rise up to 3%, upstream stocks mixed
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 1:44 PM IST

Trent jumps 5%; Motilal Oswal retains Buy, trims target price: Here's why

Brokerage firm Motilal Oswal Financial Services has maintained its 'Buy' rating on Trent with a revised target price of ₹4,350

Trent jumps 5%; Motilal Oswal retains Buy, trims target price: Here's why
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 1:41 PM IST

Zerodha doubles brokerage fees on select F&O trades from April 1: Report

Reports say Zerodha has hiked brokerage fees to ₹40/order on select intraday F&O trades from April 1. Higher STT in FY27 is also expected to raise costs for traders amid slowing derivatives volumes

Zerodha doubles brokerage fees on select F&O trades from April 1: Report
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 1:38 PM IST

Manappuram Finance jumps 6% on Bain Capital's 26% stake buy-out plan

The buying on the counter came after Bain Capital launched an open offer to buy up to 26 per cent stake in Manappuram Finance from public shareholders at ₹236 per share

Manappuram Finance jumps 6% on Bain Capital's 26% stake buy-out plan
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 1:20 PM IST

Avantel bags ₹460-cr order; shares fly 15% on bourses amid strong demand

The contract includes the supply of satellite communication equipment, along with one year of comprehensive onsite warranty and five years of comprehensive annual maintenance contract (AMC) support

Avantel bags ₹460-cr order; shares fly 15% on bourses amid strong demand
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 11:11 AM IST

Gold, silver ETFs rise up to 6% on early signs of easing West Asia crisis

Gold April futures on the MCX traded higher by 3.78 per cent at ₹1,44,370 per 10 gm, while silver May futures gained 5.54 per cent to ₹2,36,338 per kg

Gold, silver ETFs rise up to 6% on early signs of easing West Asia crisis
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 10:08 AM IST

Applied for Central Mine Planning IPO? Here's how to check allotment status

Central Mine Planning IPO allotment today: Check share allocation status, latest GMP, and tentative listing date here

Applied for Central Mine Planning IPO? Here's how to check allotment status
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 8:07 AM IST

Dividend, bonus, stock-split: Vedanta, Hudco, 5 others to remain in focus

Among these companies, Vedanta has announced the highest payout, declaring an interim dividend of ₹11 per share for eligible shareholders

Dividend, bonus, stock-split: Vedanta, Hudco, 5 others to remain in focus
Updated On : 25 Mar 2026 | 7:33 AM IST